Democrats eagerly seized the book holding it up to bolster their campaign attacks before midterm elections. Senate Democrats called their own news conference about the book before they even had a copy.
Tony Snow, Press Secretary, said it was well known that events in Iraq have been difficult and that officials have debated the right approach. "Rather than a state of denial," he said, "it's a state of the obvious."
Woodwards first 2 books were criticized by liberals as overly favorable to Bush. His new book will be released next week, 4 weeks before the election.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/09/29/AR2006092901593_pf.html
What do you think?
2006-09-30 07:14:20 · 7 answers · asked by Gone Rogue 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
The key word is " assertions" and since " Deep Throat " Woodwards assertions have been singular. Woodward is NOTHING without Bernstein.
The whisperings and manouverings for Political position before the final gate is almost laughable. The DNC has once again pulled out their tried & true formula to attempt to regain power in order to pillage the public coffers one more time.
2006-09-30 10:25:27 · answer #1 · answered by KnightZone 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Before you read any book that is purported to be a revelation of something political, first remember this adage, " It's easier to apologize and be forgiven than to get permission." Sometime even court action is much less in money penalties than the book earns.
As a consequence, many authors take a chance with what they write, even if it's a bit off-center.
Also remember that it is easier to make ACCURATE assessments on Monday morning that it is on the day before the event. Writing about yesterday can make all of us EXPERTS.
I'd rather wait and let History ( even with its many improbables) tell me the story that I'm suppose to believe.
2006-10-01 01:44:00 · answer #2 · answered by Mr.Been there 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think Woodward likes the limelight. He'd say your mother had crocodile skin if it got him some press and a little buzz.
He got addicted to it with the whole Watergate thing, and feels a need to be in the thick of the political spectrum. I'm a little tired of him and his desire to extend his 15 minutes of fame.
2006-09-30 17:32:43 · answer #3 · answered by nora22000 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
His previous books are about how successful Bush has been as a president. This latest one is about some disagreements in the administration. I don't know if it's worth reading. Disagreements in politics are not that new or exciting to read about.
2006-09-30 14:23:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
This is damage control 101...look at the phrase about Bush aides frantically tearing through the book looking to "undercut" its main assertions. That, to me, is a clear-cut signal that they have something major to be worried about.
These days, Republicanism is a disease.
2006-09-30 14:24:29 · answer #5 · answered by el_scorcho6 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I think the U.S. is headed for censorship of the press, including books.
2006-09-30 17:52:00 · answer #6 · answered by beez 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Unfortunately this administration has lost much of its credibilty.
2006-09-30 20:26:01 · answer #7 · answered by kobacker59 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋